The Butterfly Chasers / Something Shady
hero elementary

When Monarch butterflies are missing from the school garden, Benny and the rest of Sparks' Crew follow one Monarch to see where it goes. They soon discover that all the Monarchs are on the move...but why? Curriculum: Seasonal weather changes cause Monarch butterflies to migrate south in the winter in order to survive. / The shady spot that AJ picked for the class's outdoor lunch has disappeared. Determined, Sparks' Crew embarks on a mission to find out who, or what, swiped AJ's shade. Curriculum: The position of the light behind an object affects the position and size of the shadow it casts.

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 112

About Hero Elementary:

If you're a kid with superpowers, you belong at Hero Elementary! It's where young heroes in training can learn how to master their less-than-perfected powers and practice day-saving action.

But when their superpowers aren't enough for the job, they can always rely on an additional arsenal of powers: The Superpowers of Science! These kids may be superhuman, but it's science that makes humans truly super.


Future Broadcast times for "Hero Elementary": (show all)

Mon, Jan 20 8:30 P.M. Hail Caesar / Picture Perfect     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Jan 21 4:30 A.M. Hail Caesar / Picture Perfect     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Jan 21 8:30 P.M. What You Don't See / Super Purple Pop-Up Plants     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Jan 22 4:30 A.M. What You Don't See / Super Purple Pop-Up Plants     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Jan 22 8:30 P.M. Looking Super / Schmubble Trouble     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Jan 23 4:30 A.M. Looking Super / Schmubble Trouble     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Jan 23 8:30 P.M. Monumental Problem / Super Lift     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Jan 24 4:30 A.M. Monumental Problem / Super Lift     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Jan 24 8:30 P.M. Rough Sledding / Hungry Hungry Hoppers     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Jan 25 4:30 A.M. Rough Sledding / Hungry Hungry Hoppers     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Jan 27 8:30 P.M. Hero Hit Parade / Trouble at the Pet Wash     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Jan 28 4:30 A.M. Hero Hit Parade / Trouble at the Pet Wash     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Jan 28 8:30 P.M. Heroes In Space, Part 1 / Heroes In Space, Part 2     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Jan 29 4:30 A.M. Heroes In Space, Part 1 / Heroes In Space, Part 2     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Jan 29 8:30 P.M. Search and Rescue / Secret Lives of Teachers     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Jan 30 4:30 A.M. Search and Rescue / Secret Lives of Teachers     NH Kids (11.5)


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